DNAcademy - Domain Name Investing Podcast

Quickly assess a portfolio of domain names to determine which are of value and which are worthless with DNAcademy's Bulk Valuations tool. Learn more at: https://www.dnacademy.com/bulk-domain-name-valuations Signup for our newsletter: https://www.dnacademy.com/newsletter

The domain name industry is going to the New York City Marathon. On. My. Back. And I have a few more spots to take you with me on the journey. Learn more at: https://www.dnacademy.com/run-with-mike-at-the-new-york-city-marathon Signup for our newsletter: https://www.dnacademy.com/newsletter

If you died tomorrow would your family inherit your domain names or would they expire and benefit third parties like registrars, drop-catching services, and other investors? Download this free Estate Planning for Domain Names guide to make your plan. Learn more at: https://www.dnacademy.com/estate-planning-for-domain-names Signup for our newsletter: https://www.dnacademy.com/newsletter

In this video, I share my #1 tip for turning domain name inquiries into closed domain name deals. And it's something I hate to do, but it works: get on the phone. And I'll tell you exactly what to say. Learn more at: https://www.dnacademy.com/call-domain-inquiries Signup for our newsletter: https://www.dnacademy.com/newsletter

Completely characterize your domain name by looking at metrics, including search volume, CPC, ads count, TLD registered count, Google trend, sales velocity, historical use, named companies, count, and much more. Learn more at: https://www.dnacademy.com/domain-name-research-snapshot-tool Signup for our newsletter: https://www.dnacademy.com/newsletter

Compare two domain names side-by-side across 35 characteristics that define the value of the domain name to a company. Fast and easily find the reasons why one domain name is worth more than the other. Learn more at: https://www.dnacademy.com/domain-name-comparison Signup for our newsletter: https://www.dnacademy.com/newsletter

If you hate Excel because you have to learn functions like trim, concatenate, find, and search, DNAcademy has the solution. Now, all DNAcademy members have access to the "Swiss Army Knife" of data manipulation tools including parse, prepend or append, spin, sort, adjust lines, trim, change the case of words, and change text. Learn more at: https://www.dnacademy.com/data-manipulation-tools Signup for our newsletter: https://www.dnacademy.com/newsletter

Managing your domain name pricing across multiple marketplaces is a pain. Are the prices consistent? Were they listed by a prior owner? Did you make a mistake in pricing? This tool will help you figure it all out. Learn more at: https://www.dnacademy.com/passive-sales-checker Signup for our newsletter: https://www.dnacademy.com/newsletter

Now when you run an Autofill on the DNAcademy Valuation Worksheet and we automatically fill in the domain name's characteristic information, we also detect if the domain name has any penalties as assessed by Google. Signup: https://www.dnacademy.com/newsletter Autofill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqpktkE4WM8 Learn: https://www.dnacademy.com

DNAcademy has developed a first-of-its-kind domain name auction simulator for domain name investors -- a hands-on tool that will help investors learn how auctions work, hone their skills, and save money.

I wanted to let you know that I'm proud to be facilitating the Americas track at NamesCon Online this coming September 9th through 11th, 2020. I'm giving two presentations, running two workshops, and running one social event. I wanted to give you a quick summary of my events so you can plan for them, because there's something special in them too.

Why Don't My Domains Sell? How Do I Sell My Domains FAST? Why Won't a Broker Sell My Domains? I recently answered these three questions. Watch this video to find out why.

March 27, 2020 recorded social for domain name investors and entrepreneurs to learn, provide advice, socialize and smile.

This is a recorded coronavirus quarantine social session from March 20, 2020 for domain name investors and entrepreneurs to learn, provide advice, socialize and smile.

This was a test session to see other domain name investors, network, talk about investing and generally support each other that I organized at 3:00PM Pacific on Monday, March 16.

DNAcademy has launched a library of step-by-step documents with visual cues of how to perform tasks to accomplish a specific goal -- to build and grow your business.

You can build a brandable domain name portfolio, list your brandable domain names at a leading marketplace, and get paid when a brandable domain name sells – without risking any of your own money while you learn.

Hunter is a Chrome extension that helps you easily find email addresses with one click.

See who's emailing to your domain name. You can setup a catch-all email address for any domain name in less than 5 minutes for free. I’ll show you how.

I received a refund request at DNAcademy this week. The reason? The student was disappointed that he couldn’t get rich quick in domain name investing. But stay tuned because I’m going to tell you exactly how you should be thinking about investing in domain names going forward.

GoDaddy has selected DNAcademy’s accelerated domain name learning program for Afternic broker training.

I have failed over and over again doing outbound sales. Do you feel the same way? Then watch or listen to this and join in. We're looking for 3 motivated students to learn, hustle and succeed.

Whether you like it or not, your domain name says a great deal about you and your business. It’s an immediate indicator of if you’re trustworthy, a “small player” in business or a scammer.

Network Solutions charges more than almost any other registrar to renew your .com domain name. Here’s what you need to know to save 53 to 97 percent off your Network Solutions domain name renewals.

If you use social media networking sites for your business, you face a huge risk of losing your company’s entire reach. Instantly, and with no warning.

It's important for founders to understand what a startup goes through on their branding journey, and User.com is a good case study.

New research shows that choosing the right name – and more importantly, the right domain name for your business – can have an outsized impact on the success of your business, including trust, authority, credibility, visibility and fundraising.

While there's less than a 1% chance your startup will become a Unicorn with a valuation of $1 billion, there's a 100% opportunity for you to learn from the 16 Unicorns of 2018 about their branding and domain name choices.

Domain name valuations and appraisals are not rocket science. And domain name valuations and appraisals are definitely not an art form, open for only the most seasoned investors to conduct. A domain name valuation and appraisal methodology does exist, can be taught, and you can do it.

If you don't have for-sale landing pages up on your domain names, you're losing opportunities to sell them. Every. Single. Day. Here's how to win and close a sale today.

When does it make sense for you as a business owner or investor to purchase GoDaddy's Domain Discount Club? I tell you exactly when in this video.

There are six types of domain names and each has a different sales price range. Just knowing that allows you to be a better investor by focusing your efforts. But it also allows you to maximize your return on investment.

Portfolio hygiene means annually reviewing the domain names you own and determining which ones to keep and which ones to sell or drop. It's necessary to review your domain names yearly to maintain a healthy and profitable investment portfolio. You only need to ask yourself three questions to maintain a healthy domain name portfolio.

If you want to improve as a domain name investor, you need to practice. Here are three simple things you can do to improve on a weekly basis.

I’m giving away a $500 lifetime membership to DNAcademy. All you have to do is post a comment below about what you’re going to do to better yourself in 2018 and you might win it.

Buying a domain name at its true wholesale value should always be low-risk to an investor. The question is, do you know how to determine wholesale and retail pricing?

Don't get caught up in the excitement of registering anything you can, thinking you're the first person to discover a trend. Invest in domain names people are buying.

If a transaction didn't go the way you anticipated, you feel like you've been wronged, or you think someone is ripping you off, here's what you should do to resolve the issue.

When I started investing in domain names, I knew others were paying less in domain name registrations and renewals but I didn't know how. Today I'm pleased to share some exciting news with you. DNAcademy is leveling the playing field between those who are in the know and those who are new to the game.

Easily build a beautiful domain name logo in less than 2 minutes using free tools you already have access to. Watch this tutorial to see how.

There are no overnight successes in the domain name industry. Those who are successful domain name investors have put in the time to learn and practice.

Don't do me, do you. Be your own investor, because no other investor has the same budget, time horizon, and financial needs that you do.

Domain names are one of the best investment opportunities available. This video describes the six types of domain names, as well as how much an educated investor can expect to earn.

Denial is a powerful behavior. It makes you believe lies about your domain name portfolio, even in the face of facts. Are you living in denial when you think about your domain name portfolio? Let's find out.

There's a right way and wrong way to build a list of potential buyers for your domain name. The right way may actually get you a sale. The wrong way will piss off people, get you onto a spam list, and may get you a fine.

Wait, what? Did I just do that in the wrong order? Your domain name investing may be heading in the same direction. Watch this show to find out why.

If the domains you're buying are not selling, then it's time to change your domain name buying strategy.

There's no exact value for any domain name, just like there's no exact value for any physical piece of land or property. Instead, you need to understand the "order of magnitude" concept to retail price your domains.

In domain name investing, knowing yourself -- what you like, what you're good at -- will help you be more fulfilled as you're determining your area of specialization, and whether you want to be a prospector, a miner or both.

There's a super simple secret to investing in domain names, and as soon as you watch this video you'll think -- 'Yes! Why don't I focus on that when I buy domains?!'

Successful domain name investors don't compete in the same area as newer investors, and will likely provide mentoring to someone with drive, hustle and persistence. Here's how to get multiple successful investors to partner with you.